WaterDAO White Paper
Version 1.0 | Last Updated: January 1, 2026
Project Overview
WaterDAO is a decentralized platform that transforms atmospheric moisture into a blockchain-verified water economy, making clean water accessible to anyone, anywhere—regardless of infrastructure or income level.
Our mission is to democratize clean water access globally, with initial focus on Iran, MENA, Africa, and South Asia.
Vision
Transform atmospheric moisture into a decentralized, blockchain-verified water economy accessible to anyone, anywhere—regardless of infrastructure or income level.
The 5-Tier Product Ecosystem
Free tutorials, 5-20 L/day. Zero barrier to entry.
Dry climate specialist, 0.5-2 L/day. Works at 15% humidity.
Apartment-friendly, 1-5 L/day. Zero electricity required.
Living wall, 3-10 L/day. Design-conscious solution.
Luxury art piece, 2-8 L/day. Museum-quality design.
Verification System
Multi-layer fraud prevention system ensures water authenticity and quality:
📸 Layer 1: Photo/Video AI Verification
AI-powered analysis of timestamps, weather data, and image authenticity.
🔗 Layer 2: IoT Sensor ($20)
Blockchain-verified sensors measure volume, TDS, and environmental data.
👥 Layer 3: Community Validators
Local validators verify collection devices and water quality on-site.
⭐ Layer 4: Trust Score Algorithm
Dynamic trust scoring based on consistency, history, and community feedback.
Water Quality Standards
Revenue Model
Implementation Roadmap
Phase 1: Foundation (Months 1-3)
DIY tutorials, smart contracts, pilot harvesters, testing labs
Phase 2: Premium Launch (Months 4-6)
Manufacture premium units, launch marketplace MVP, onboard harvesters
Phase 3: Scale (Months 7-12)
Launch all tiers, expand to 5 countries, mobile app, 10K harvesters
Phase 4: Global (Year 2+)
20+ countries, 100K+ harvesters, government partnerships, $WATER token